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Overview |
FIT | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FIT | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $278 |
Diversity |
FIT | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
FIT | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 80% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 4,566 students)
FIT vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 616.4% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.8% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Fashion Institute of Technology ($37,896.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($20,900 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson & Wales University Providence are 43.9% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($18,760 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 214.5% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($25,979 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or FIT .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Johnson & Wales University-Providence and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $11,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $40,100)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,900)
- FIT graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($201 vs. $278)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/